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"Golden Template...": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Why MS Dhoni Is A Notch Above Other Indian Greats

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif was full of praise for MS Dhoni after the legendary India skipper completed 5,000 runs in the Indian Premier League. Despite not facing too many balls in the first two games of the season, Dhoni, who is no longer active in the international cicuit, has shown glimpses of his absolute best, playing handy cameos down the order. Speaking on his YouTube channel Caught Behind, Latif labelled Dhoni as the "greatest ever Indian captain and wicketkeeper-batter".

"Ben Stokes Is Ahead Of Hardik": Says Ex-Pakistan Captain, Lists Out Reasons

Hardik Pandya is a crucial cog in India's scheme of things for the T20 World Cup. In the first T20I against Australia, that India lost by four wickets, Hardik Pandya's batting was a big plus. While veterans like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to hit big, Pandya scored 71* - his highest score in T20Is after 52 innings. Then he bowled two overs, giving away 22 runs. Former India coach Ravi Shastri thinks that Pandya is the no. 1 T20I allrounder in the world. However, former Pakistan cricket team captain Rashid Latif feels that Ben Stokes is ahead of Hardik as allrounder.

"Don't Think You Can Even Compare Them": Ex Pakistan Star On Ben Stokes And Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya is one of the foremost all-rounders in the world at the moment, but former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif feels he still has some way to go before earning comparisons with England Test captain Ben Stokes. Hardik, on Tuesday, smashed an unbeaten 71 off just 30 deliveries against Australia in Mohali, even as the visitors trumped India in the 1st T20I. Latif, asked if Hardik is now on a similar level as Stokes, did not agree and said that Stokes has a better record and a bigger trophy cabinet.

"Nahi Hota Chase Aise": Ex Captain Rashid Latif Tears Into Pakistan Batters Over Slow Innings In Asia Cup Final

Pakistan surrendered to Sri Lanka in the final of Asia Cup 2022 as its batters failed to maintain the momentum needed to chase down the target of 171 runs in Dubai. Pakistan gave away more than 100 runs in the last 10 overs in the field after having Sri Lanka 5 wickets down in the first 10 overs. After that, the duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed batted rather slowly to make the job tough for the middle order batters and Pakistan eventually capitulated under the pressure of the rising asking rate.

"Virat Kohli Can Never Become Rohit Sharma Or Suryakumar Yadav": Ex-Pakistan Captain

There has been a lot of talk regarding Virat Kohli's form this year, but so far, the right-handed batter has come up with good performances in the ongoing Asia Cup. He first scored 35 runs against Pakistan and then he backed it up with an unbeaten 59-run knock against Hong Kong. However, former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has criticised Kohli, saying he is not a "great" T20 player, and he can never become Rohit Sharma or Suryakumar Yadav.

"A Big Name, But If I Go Into Stats...": Former Pakistan Cricketer's Criticism Of MS Dhoni's Wicketkeeping

Ex-Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has taken a dig at former India skipper MS Dhoni over the latter's wicketkeeping skills. Latif, who himself was a wicketkeeper-batter during his playing days, used stats to put forward his views. He said that Dhoni dropped around 21 per cent of his catches which is a "huge" number. It is worth noting that Dhoni registered 256 catches and 38 stumpings in Test cricket, 321 catches and 123 stumpings in ODIs and 57 catches and 34 stumpings in T20Is. However, Rashid feels that one should also pay attention to the number of chances missed by a wicketkeeper.

"He Is Very Similar To Javed Miandad": Former Pakistan Captain On Virat Kohli

Star India batter Virat Kohli is going through a rough patch with the bat. He has not been able to score big in recent time and he last scored a century back in 2019. Kohli was dismissed on 16 off 25 deliveries in the second ODI against England. Kohli's form has been concern for the Indian team, and some experts have opined that the former India skipper needs to spend some time with his family and take break from cricket. The 33-year-old has struggled against length deliveries outside-off too. While pointing out that technology has changed how the sport is played nowadays, Kohli, in some ways, is "similar to Javed Miandad" as both haven't relied too much on data, according to former Pakistan cricket team captain Rashid Latif.

"No Selector Born In India Yet Who Can Drop Virat Kohli": Former Pakistan Captain

Virat Kohli's lean patch with the bat continued on Thursday as the player was dismissed for a 25-ball 16 against England in the second ODI at Lord's, London. Chasing a delivery from David Willey outside off stump, Kohli edged the good length ball to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler. It is worth noting that Kohli, who has failed to take his innings deep in the past few matches, had missed the first ODI vs England due to a groin strain. He returned to the squad for the second game but that couldn't change his fortunes as England bowlers outfoxed him once again in the ongoing tour.

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"Golden Template...": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Why MS Dhoni Is A Notch Above Other Indian Greats

"Ben Stokes Is Ahead Of Hardik": Says Ex-Pakistan Captain, Lists Out Reasons

"Don't Think You Can Even Compare Them": Ex Pakistan Star On Ben Stokes And Hardik Pandya

"Nahi Hota Chase Aise": Ex Captain Rashid Latif Tears Into Pakistan Batters Over Slow Innings In Asia Cup Final

"Virat Kohli Can Never Become Rohit Sharma Or Suryakumar Yadav": Ex-Pakistan Captain

"A Big Name, But If I Go Into Stats...": Former Pakistan Cricketer's Criticism Of MS Dhoni's Wicketkeeping

"He Is Very Similar To Javed Miandad": Former Pakistan Captain On Virat Kohli

"No Selector Born In India Yet Who Can Drop Virat Kohli": Former Pakistan Captain